Data Delivery Manager

Join an enterprise data transformation effort where you'll help drive the delivery of modern data initiatives across engineering, architecture, analytics, and business stakeholders. This role is ideal for a data-savvy delivery leader who can bring structure, accountability, and clear communication to complex, cross-functional work.
Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise data initiatives from planning through execution
• Build and maintain project plans, milestones, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables
• Coordinate work across data engineering, architecture, analytics, and business teams to keep priorities aligned
• Proactively identify blockers and help drive resolution to maintain momentum and delivery quality
• Manage scope and expectations while keeping work aligned to business goals and enterprise priorities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data-related updates in project meetings, steering committees, and leadership discussions
• Prepare and communicate status updates, risks, and mitigation plans in a clear, business-friendly way
• Support requirements discussions and help ensure business needs are translated into effective technical solutions
• Partner with teams supporting the migration from siloed data solutions to a centralized enterprise platform
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, planning sessions, retrospectives, and cross-functional working meetings
• Encourage collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across multiple workstreams

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in delivery management, project management, program management, or data management
• Hands-on understanding of modern data engineering and data platform concepts
• Experience working with Snowflake, DBT, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure cloud services
• Background supporting large-scale data, analytics, cloud, or digital transformation initiatives
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to technical teams and executive stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and competing demands effectively
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments
• Confidence translating technical detail into clear, practical business language
• Ability to take ownership and operate with urgency in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in banking, financial services, or another regulated industry
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture, governance, and data quality standards
• Exposure to enterprise reporting, analytics, or business intelligence ecosystems
• Experience supporting cloud migration or data modernization programs
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or SAFe
• Experience helping teams build structure and alignment in ambiguous environments
• Ability to influence without authority and build consensus across diverse groups
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on delivery excellence and continuous improvement

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and we are dedicated to building teams that reflect a broad range of perspectives.

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